Alpha Hut No. 3

Tararua Forest Park, Wellington

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Backcountry Hut, 20 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood Stove
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BP33 920 603
NZTM Grid Ref:E1791971 N5460318
Lat/Long:-40.985738175.282033
Elevation:1103m
Notes
The third of 3 huts on this site. 'Alpha Hut No. 1' was built about 1915, extended in 1938, & demolished in 1952. It was replaced by 'Alpha Hut No. 2' in 1953, which burnt down in September, 1982. It in turn was replaced with the present hut in 1983 which was built by the NZFS & extended in March, 1996. Anzac weekend, 2022, saw exNZFS volunteers John McCann, Ryan Mollier & Sandy Allan relocate the Norski toilet. Mid February, 2024, saw 7 volunteers paint the interior & exterior, replace flashings, guttering & the deck clear light, & cut back trees. For more see https://gwbn.org.nz/our-huts/alpha-hut/. Edit Hut
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Tania Hopman- 09/11/2024
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Fantastic facilities!!! Fabulous spot

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